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England, France Join Forces to Stem Tide of Migrants Across English Channel

by VOA News

   Britain and France have joined forces to curb the tide of migrants
   crossing the English Channel into England.

   Under the new agreement, Britain is set to pay France $75 million to
   strengthen security that would prevent migrants and asylum seekers from
   navigating small vessels from France across the dangerous waterway.

   The deal provides for a 40% increase in patrols and the increased use
   of drones and other technology to prevent crossing.

   The agreement also stipulates that the two countries will share
   information about smugglers and other concerns obtained from the
   intercepted migrants.

   French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and British Home Secretary
   Suella Braverman signed the pact Monday in Paris.

   Some information in this report came from The Associated Press.